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Last Updated: 08/28/2024
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Whether your top priority is getting hired as soon as possible or training for a long-term career, SkillUp can help you discover in-demand career pathways and training options in your region. There are three main features on their website: 1) ...
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Last Updated: 08/28/2024
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Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) offers free skills training in healthcare, skilled trades, and technology for Bay Area residents . You can visit their website to see which trainings they are currently accepting applications for. ...
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Are you a Rivet School graduate seeking financial support for your teaching credential program? The Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program awards up to $20,000 to students currently enrolled in a teaching credential program approved by the CT...
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If your career goals include becoming a classroom teacher or school administrator, then the Educator Pathway is meant for you! You’ll choose your major and work towards your BA just like any other Rivet School fellow. Once you’ve opted in to the...
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Last Updated: 08/06/2024
in Career Planning
In this exercise, you’ll start by creating a short-term plan where you’ll budget your money and time. If you already have a short-term plan, skip to the second part of this exercise where you’ll create a long-term plan based on your professional g...
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If you’re planning to apply for graduate school, it’s important to think ahead of time about who might write your letters of recommendation. If you want to ask your Rivet School College Coach, you should make a list of examples from projects that ...
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Last Updated: 08/06/2024
in Career Planning
Start creating your career plan by setting SMART career goals. SMART stands for: Specific: Is the goal well-defined/clear? M easurable: How will I know when I’ve reached the goal? Attainable: Do I have the skills and resources to reach ...
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Last Updated: 08/06/2024
in Career Planning
In this exercise, you’ll reflect on what you value in a career and how your personality and preferences might help you make important career decisions. Career Drivers Career drivers are the things that drive us in our work. Rank these drivers ...
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If your prior experience and current job isn’t aligned to your career goals, there are many ways to supplement your degree and bridge the gap between where you’re at in your career and where you want to be. Here are some suggestions: Network wi...
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Before making this choice, you should consider several factors: 1) your interests and passions 2) your skills and strengths and 3) your career goals and aspirations. Take the time to reflect and remember that it's okay to seek advice from family, ...